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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Book Title
- Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
- Genre
- Juvenile Fiction, Young Adult Fiction
- Topic
- People & Places / United States / Hispanic & Latino, General, Social Themes / Friendship, Family / General (See Also Headings under Social Themes), Lgbt
- ISBN
- 9781442408937
- Book Series
- Aristotle and Dante Ser.
- Item Length
- 8.2 in
- Publication Year
- 2014
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1 in
- Item Weight
- 10.8 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.5 in
- Number of Pages
- 384 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
ISBN-10
1442408936
ISBN-13
9781442408937
eBay Product ID (ePID)
128616720
Product Key Features
Book Title
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Number of Pages
384 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2014
Topic
People & Places / United States / Hispanic & Latino, General, Social Themes / Friendship, Family / General (See Also Headings under Social Themes), Lgbt
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Juvenile Fiction, Young Adult Fiction
Book Series
Aristotle and Dante Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
10.8 Oz
Item Length
8.2 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Young Adult Audience
LCCN
2010-033649
Reviews
Ari's first-person narrative-poetic, philosophical, honest-skillfully develops the relationship between the two boys from friendship to romance., Im absolutely blown away. This is Saenz's best work by far...Its a beautiful story, so beautifully told and so psychologically acute! Both Ari and Dante are simply great characters who will live on in my memory. Everything about the book is absolutely pitch perfect...Its already my favorite book of the year!, Aris first-person narrativepoetic, philosophical, honestskillfully develops the relationship between the two boys from friendship to romance., * "A tender, honest exploration of identity and sexuality, and a passionate reminder that love--whether romantic or familial--should be open, free, and without shame.", "I'm absolutely blown away. This is Saenz's best work by far...It's a beautiful story, so beautifully told and so psychologically acute! Both Ari and Dante are simply great characters who will live on in my memory. Everything about the book is absolutely pitch perfect...It's already my favorite book of the year!"--Michael Cart, Booklist columnist and YALSA past president, "Senez writes toward the end of the novel that "to be careful with people and words was a rare and beautiful thing." And that's exactly what Senez does-he treats his characters carefully, giving them space and time to find their place in the world, and to find each other...those struggling with their own sexuality may find it to be a thought-provoking read.", * "A tender, honest exploration of identity and sexuality, and a passionate reminder that lovewhether romantic or familialshould be open, free, and without shame.", "This book took my breath away. What gorgeous writing, and what a story! I loved both these boys. And their parents! Don't we all wish we had parents like theirs? The ending - and the way it unfolded - was so satisfying. I could go on and on...suffice it to say I will be highly recommending it to one and all. I'm sure I'll reread it myself at some point. I hated having it end." --James Howe, Author of Addie on the Inside, * "Authentic teen and Latino dialogue should make it a popular choice."-- School Library Journal , starred review, I'm absolutely blown away. This is Saenz's best work by far...It's a beautiful story, so beautifully told and so psychologically acute! Both Ari and Dante are simply great characters who will live on in my memory. Everything about the book is absolutely pitch perfect...It's already my favorite book of the year!, "Senez writes toward the end of the novel that "to be careful with people and words was a rare and beautiful thing." And that's exactly what Senez does--he treats his characters carefully, giving them space and time to find their place in the world, and to find each other...those struggling with their own sexuality may find it to be a thought-provoking read.", "Benjamin Alire Saenz is a writer with a sidewinder punch. Spare sentences connect resonant moments, and then he knocks you down with emotional truth. The story of Ari and Dante's friendship widens and twists like a river, revealing truths about how hard love is, how family supports us, and how painfully deep you have to go to uncover an authentic self."--Judy Blundell, National Book Award-winning author of What I Saw and How I Lied, "SÁenez writes toward the end of the novel that "to be careful with people and words was a rare and beautiful thing." And that's exactly what SÁenez does-he treats his characters carefully, giving them space and time to find their place in the world, and to find each other...those struggling with their own sexuality may find it to be a thought-provoking read."-- Booklist, Senz has written the greater love story, for his is the story of loving ones self, of love between parents and children, and of the love that builds communities, in addition to the deepening love between two friends., "Sáenez writes toward the end of the novel that "to be careful with people and words was a rare and beautiful thing." And that's exactly what Sáenez does--he treats his characters carefully, giving them space and time to find their place in the world, and to find each other...those struggling with their own sexuality may find it to be a thought-provoking read.", This book took my breath away. What gorgeous writing, and what a story! I loved both these boys. And their parents! Don't we all wish we had parents like theirs? The ending - and the way it unfolded - was so satisfying. I could go on and on...suffice it to say I will be highly recommending it to one and all. I'm sure I'll reread it myself at some point. I hated having it end., * "Meticulous pacing and finely nuanced characters underpin the author's gift for affecting prose that illuminates the struggles within relationships.", Senez writes toward the end of the novel that to be careful with people and words was a rare and beautiful thing. And thats exactly what Senez doeshe treats his characters carefully, giving them space and time to find their place in the world, and to find each other...those struggling with their own sexuality may find it to be a thought-provoking read., Senz is a master at capturing the conversation of teens with each other and with the adults in their lives., "SÁenz is a master at capturing the conversation of teens with each other and with the adults in their lives."-- Library Media Connection , Recommended, "Sáenez writes toward the end of the novel that "to be careful with people and words was a rare and beautiful thing." And that's exactly what Sáenez does--he treats his characters carefully, giving them space and time to find their place in the world, and to find each other...those struggling with their own sexuality may find it to be a thought-provoking read.", "SÁenz has written the greater love story, for his is the story of loving one's self, of love between parents and children, and of the love that builds communities, in addition to the deepening love between two friends."-- VOYA, Sáenz has written the greater love story, for his is the story of loving one's self, of love between parents and children, and of the love that builds communities, in addition to the deepening love between two friends., Ari's first-person narrative--poetic, philosophical, honest--skillfully develops the relationship between the two boys from friendship to romance., "Primarily a character- and relationship-driven novel, written with patient and lyrical prose that explores the boys emotional lives with butterfly-wing delicacy."-- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, * "A tender, honest exploration of identity and sexuality, and a passionate reminder that lovewhether romantic or familialshould be open, free, and without shame."-- Publishers Weekly , starred review, "Primarily a character- and relationship-driven novel, written with patient and lyrical prose that explores the boys' emotional lives with butterfly-wing delicacy."-- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, Senz has written the greater love story, for his is the story of loving one's self, of love between parents and children, and of the love that builds communities, in addition to the deepening love between two friends., Sáenez writes toward the end of the novel that to be careful with people and words was a rare and beautiful thing. And that's exactly what Sáenez does-he treats his characters carefully, giving them space and time to find their place in the world, and to find each other...those struggling with their own sexuality may find it to be a thought-provoking read., Benjamin Alire Saenz is a writer with a sidewinder punch. Spare sentences connect resonant moments, and then he knocks you down with emotional truth. The story of Ari and Dantes friendship widens and twists like a river, revealing truths about how hard love is, how family supports us, and how painfully deep you have to go to uncover an authentic self., * "A tender, honest exploration of identity and sexuality, and a passionate reminder that love-whether romantic or familial-should be open, free, and without shame.", Benjamin Alire Saenz is a writer with a sidewinder punch. Spare sentences connect resonant moments, and then he knocks you down with emotional truth. The story of Ari and Dante's friendship widens and twists like a river, revealing truths about how hard love is, how family supports us, and how painfully deep you have to go to uncover an authentic self., "Ari's first-person narrative-poetic, philosophical, honest-skillfully develops the relationship between the two boys from friendship to romance."-- The Horn Book, "Sáenez writes toward the end of the novel that "to be careful with people and words was a rare and beautiful thing." And that's exactly what Sáenez does-he treats his characters carefully, giving them space and time to find their place in the world, and to find each other...those struggling with their own sexuality may find it to be a thought-provoking read.", Sáenz is a master at capturing the conversation of teens with each other and with the adults in their lives.
Dewey Edition
22
Grade From
Seventh Grade
Dewey Decimal
[Fic]
Synopsis
Now a major motion picture starring Max Pelayo, Reese Gonzales, and Eva Longoria! A Time Best YA Book of All Time (2021) This Printz Honor Book is a "tender, honest exploration of identity" ( Publishers Weekly ) that distills lyrical truths about family and friendship. Aristotle is an angry teen with a brother in prison. Dante is a know-it-all who has an unusual way of looking at the world. When the two meet at the swimming pool, they seem to have nothing in common. But as the loners start spending time together, they discover that they share a special friendship--the kind that changes lives and lasts a lifetime. And it is through this friendship that Ari and Dante will learn the most important truths about themselves and the kind of people they want to be., This Printz Honor Book is a "tender, honest exploration of identity" ( Publishers Weekly ) that distills lyrical truths about family and friendship. Aristotle is an angry teen with a brother in prison. Dante is a know-it-all who has an unusual way of looking at the world. When the two meet at the swimming pool, they seem to have nothing in common. But as the loners start spending time together, they discover that they share a special friendship--the kind that changes lives and lasts a lifetime. And it is through this friendship that Ari and Dante will learn the most important truths about themselves and the kind of people they want to be., This Printz Honor Book is a "tender, honest exploration of identity" (Publishers Weekly) that distils lyrical truths about family and friendship., A Time Best YA Book of All Time (2021) This Printz Honor Book is a "tender, honest exploration of identity" ( Publishers Weekly ) that distills lyrical truths about family and friendship. Aristotle is an angry teen with a brother in prison. Dante is a know-it-all who has an unusual way of looking at the world. When the two meet at the swimming pool, they seem to have nothing in common. But as the loners start spending time together, they discover that they share a special friendship--the kind that changes lives and lasts a lifetime. And it is through this friendship that Ari and Dante will learn the most important truths about themselves and the kind of people they want to be.
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